New York City ICE operation presents Mamdani-shaped opportunity for GOP

Published June 20, 2026 2:00pm ET | Updated June 23, 2026 10:31am ET



The promised Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in New York City is creating political problems for President Donald Trump and Republicans before it has even begun.

What should be a political boon for Trump and Republicans before November’s midterm elections, considering the president’s record of support even among independents regarding his immigration policies, could now be problematic after the botched operation that started in Minnesota last December. 

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